MPs call for evidence over Palace of Westminster revamp

By Hamish Champ2018-12-06T16:15:00

Joint committee asks for views on proposal that three statutory bodies oversee governance of project

MPs and peers examining the proposed bill that will legislate for the multi-billion pound restoration of the Palace of Westminster have launched their call for evidence to find whether the government structures in place are fit for purpose.

The joint committee on the Restoration and Renewal Bill includes former home secretary David Blunkett and Building correspondent and Lib Dem peer Andrew Stunell and is chaired by Tory MP Caroline Spelman.

It is inviting views on whether the governance structures for the Restoration and Renewal (R&R) Programme set out in the draft bill are “appropriate”.

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